What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
I've tried, I really have, but my Pok3r sits on the shelf, lonely and unused (I really should eBay or r/mechmarket it). My brain is wired for dedicated arrows, even though my fingers can remember three- and four-key combos for all sorts of weird things (hello Paste Special in Office, and the Thesaurus, my old friends).
I even had to give in to reality and change my earlybird Model F order - F77's only, the F62, I can't see it working for me. YMMV.
The Mercury Rocketeer case and keyset, they're beautiful, but not for me, I'm afraid. Best of luck, they're great!